Drunken Seamen Brawl In
pp. 39-40 · Read in the full issue
Port Moresby
ON April 16, six members of the crew of a vessel, upon being refused drinks, after closing hours, at the Hotel Moresby, proceeded to show their annoyance by creating a “rough-house”.
Port Moresby’s only policeman, Mr. T. P.
Gough, was called in and, in his attempt to restore order, he was knocked down, thrown on the concrete floor and punched and kicked. The hotel manager and others who came to Mr. Gough’s assis tance were also manhandled.
Mr. Gough, realising the seriousness of the situation, called on members of the public to give him a hand; and, even tually, after a struggle, the men were thrown out.
On April 17, before Mr. W. R. Hum phries. RM, the six men were charged with threatening behaviour and obscene language. They were each fined £2 on each of the two charges.
This occurrence draws attention to the timely arrival of an addition to the Port Moresby European police, in Constable Bresnan. It is evident that, with our growing population, one European police man is not able to protect the persons and property. , But for the prompt as sistance given by members of the public on April 16, Mr. Gough would have sus
tained serious injuries. The native police are not used against Europeans.
It is understood that three other con stables are to arrive shortly, and that Mr. Gough will be officer-in-charge. —Own Correspondent.